Wellness Newsletter December 2020 View as Webpage

Celebrating Holidays Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic 'Tis the season for holiday planning. Yet, gatherings of families and friends, crowded parties and travel may put Americans at an increased risk for COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you carefully consider the spread risk of in-person holiday celebrations. Several factors contribute to COVID-19 spreading in group settings. Those include community spread of the coronavirus, event location, event duration, quantity of attendees and the locations where attendees are coming from. It’s also important to consider attendees’ behavior both prior to the gathering and during the celebration. Read Full Article

Mental Health and Coping during Coronavirus (COVID-19) the Pandemic If you’re feeling stressed and anxious during these uncertain times, you’re not alone. According to a recent Gallup poll, nearly 60% of Americans reported daily stress and worry due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While experiencing stress or anxiety over the health and economic fears brought on by COVID-19 is normal, if you don’t take steps to cope with these feelings, you can put yourself at risk for long-term health effects. Read Full Article

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National Health Observances December 2020 Educate your employees on health risks by utilizing campaigns, promotional tools and resources provided at no cost by sponsoring organizations.

Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week Dec 1-7 Help make #IBDVisible during Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week! Millions of Americans live with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, and countless others, including friends and family members, are touched by these diseases. During Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week, we will explore what it is like to spend a day in the life of patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers and other members of the IBD community. Read more Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

National Handwashing Awareness Week Dec 6-12 Make handwashing a Healthy Habit! Germs are everywhere! They can get onto your hands and items you touch throughout the day. Washing hands at key times with soap and water is one of the most important steps you can take to get rid of germs and avoid spreading germs to those around you. When your family is healthy, you don’t have to worry about missing school, work, or other activities. View Video Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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